- Must visit
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
Catalonia’s premier fine arts museum, set in the Palau Nacional, with outstanding Romanesque murals, Gothic works, and modern art plus panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 8 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Barcelona Sants on Sat, Jun 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants costing on average $52 (€42).
A train is $90 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $122 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70 (€57). The journey takes 7h 3m versus 5h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 28h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $148 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 6:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 28h36 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 4:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h25 | 7:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 10:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 12:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h40 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Barcelona Sants — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona Sants trip today.
Catalonia’s premier fine arts museum, set in the Palau Nacional, with outstanding Romanesque murals, Gothic works, and modern art plus panoramic city views.
One of Barcelona’s most visited museums, known for its strong early Picasso collection housed in medieval palaces in La Ribera.
Major museum dedicated to Joan Miró, featuring paintings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions in a landmark Montjuïc building.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, lively and crowded, linking Plaça de Catalunya with the waterfront and lined with major sights.
Elegant boulevard known for luxury shops and landmark modernist architecture, including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
Historic Gothic Quarter filled with medieval lanes, hidden squares, Roman traces, and some of the city’s most atmospheric walks.
Toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A classic Catalan staple served with many meals.
Roasted eggplant, peppers, and onion dressed with olive oil. A traditional Catalan vegetable dish with smoky flavor.
Flame-grilled spring onions dipped in romesco sauce. A beloved seasonal Catalan specialty, especially in winter.
Formerly one of Barcelona’s most famous creative tapas restaurants, known for playful dishes and a lively atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant and tapas bar serving cured meats, classic Catalan dishes, and vermouth in a historic setting.
Long-established Catalan restaurant popular for roast chicken, grilled meats, and classic local home-style cooking.
Moderate for Western Europe. Budget eats are affordable, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxis.
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Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
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